Seven Seeds Herbal Formulas
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Customized
We create custom herbal formulas to precisely suit your individual health needs.
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Convenient
We dispense herbs in tincture bottles that require no prep-time and are easy to take on the go.
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Top Quality
Our herbs meet the most strict requirements for Good Manufacturing Process certification.
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine is a mature system of holistic medicine with a lineage that extends back several thousand years. Today, that time-tested knowledge is enhanced by modern research that illuminates the active pharmacological constituents in herbs that make them potent medicines.
The herbs found in the Chinese Medicine pharmacopoeia contain an impressive array of medicinal compounds that exert beneficial effects in the body. Examples of the pharmacological actions of herbs include: antiviral, antibacterial, immune regulating, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, sedative, energy-boosting, cardiovascular, heart-protective, and liver-protective effects — just to name a few.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is unique because it restores optimal function to internal body systems in a way that strengthens them and promotes ongoing resilience. Unlike many pharmaceutical medicines that have side effects and may require lifelong usage, Chinese herbal formulas rarely have side effects when prescribed correctly and may be withdrawn once the body returns to equilibrium.
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When I first called Julie to make an appointment I was in immense pain with Painful Bladder Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis).
She immediately squeezed me in her busy week. She was very kind and accommodating, and her place was instantly calming when I walked in. She sat with me and discussed in detail what my symptoms were and what had been been stressors in my life this past Covid year. Her acupuncture and heat lamp were effective to calm my body and mind. She made a prescription of Chinese Herbs designed specifically for me and I received it the next day. She went above and beyond for me, and the herbs were the first and only thing that helped my pain. I had been to the Urologist many times with no help at all with any of the prescription meds they had me take. Julie’s herbs prescription saved my vacation to Cancun and have continued to make me feel normal again. Julie gave me my life back!
~ Tammy F.
HERBAL MEDICINE FAQ
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The practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine hinges on a precise system of internal medicine diagnosis. We examine not only the primary symptom, but also many other aspects of your health that give clues about the root cause of your symptom. A primary complaint of “headaches” could lead to multiple different diagnoses, each with a very different herbal formula. This level of specificity enables us to prescribe herbs that alleviate your symptoms, prevent recurrence, and simultaneously promote whole body health.
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Tongue diagnosis is essential for appropriate Chinese Medicine diagnosis. The tongue is only muscle of the body that we can see directly, and it gives a lot of clues about the state of fluids and microcirculation in the body. The tongue’s color, shape, and coating all provide valuable information. It’s best if you avoid scraping or brushing your tongue on the morning of your appointment so that your tongue coating can be observed by your practitioner!
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The Seven Seeds herbal pharmacy contains over 240 individual Chinese herbs that have been decocted (cooked) in water at a concentrated dosage and then tinctured in organic cane alcohol. These herbs are then combined into a specific blend for your unique situation and dispensed to you in a glass dropper bottle.
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We will give you an exact dosage in number of droppers and number of times per day. With the dropper tip in the liquid, squeeze and release the dropper bulb. The amount of liquid that enters the dropper will count as “1 dropper” (note that the liquid will not fill the dropper to the top). Repeat as necessary to arrive at your full dosage, each time adding the droppers to a small glass of water. Then drink!
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Duration of treatment will depend upon the nature of your health concern. If you are taking herbs for the treatment of a cold or flu, you may only need them for a few days. If you have a complex health condition, you may require more long-term care.
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We don’t recommend this approach for several of reasons. First of all, there are some very poor quality products of dubious origins on the market. We protect your health by sourcing only high quality herbs that have been tested for contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals and are Good Manufacturing Process certified. Secondly, the system of prescribing Chinese herbs is intricate and nuanced. There isn’t one “insomnia formula” or one “anxiety formula,” for example. There are many formulas that alleviate insomnia and many formulas that alleviate anxiety, and two different people with insomnia might need two very different formulas. Each health condition may have multiple different Chinese Medicine diagnoses that require very distinct treatment methods with very different herbal blends. By consulting with a trained and experienced Chinese Medicine herbalist, you ensure that you are taking an herbal formula that is appropriate for you and matched to your situation.